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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Reference SS4014 Version 9
Created February 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved June 2002 SCQF Points 15
Amended February 2022 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To facilitate the student's ability to evaluate critically the concept of psychological disorders, and the alternative approaches to mental health. To enable the student to apply a deep knowledge and understanding of the most prevalent forms of psychopathology, their symptoms, aetiologies and treatments.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principal theories, concepts and principles in contemporary approaches to psychological disorders.
2 Critically conceptualise complex/professional problems and issues with diagnosis formulation and treatment.
3 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principal theories and concepts surrounding diagnosis and the symptoms and possible aetiology of a range of psychological disorders
4 Critically evaluate wider literature and consolidate knowledge surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders by discussing wider conceptual issues and implications of diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Indicative Module Content
Conceptualising mental health; Medical model vs. psychological models; Diagnosis: Benefits and criticisms; Psychiatric classification systems such as DSM and ICD; Case formulation; Treatment in clinical psychology; Psychotherapy; Depression; Bipolar disorder; Anxiety disorders; Psychological trauma; Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Dissociative disorders; Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD); Personality disorder; Psychosis; Autistic spectrum; Dementia;

Module Delivery
This is a mainly lecture based module with supporting seminars/workshops and student-centred learning. The on-campus activities will be supplemented and supported with online activities where appropriate.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 24 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 126 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Component 1 is assessed by examination.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
There is one exam which contributes 100% to the module total.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A The student needs an A in C1.
B The student needs a B in C1.
C The student needs a C in C1.
D The student needs a D in C1.
E The student needs an E in C1.
F The student needs a F in C1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 COMER, R. J. and COMER, J. S., 2018. Abnormal Psychology. 10th ed. New York: Worth Publishers.
2 CROMBY, J., HARPER, D. and REAVEY, P., 2013. Psychology, Mental Health and Distress. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
3 DAVEY, G., 2021. Psychopathology: Research, Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Psychology (BPS Textbooks in Psychology) 3rd ed. London: BPS Blackwell.
4 GORENSTEIN, E. E. & COMER, R. J., 2012. Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology. 2nd ed. New York: Worth Publishers
5 OLTMANNS, T. F., MARTIN, M. T., NEALE, J. M. & DAVIDSON, G. C., 2012. Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology. 9th ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. (previous editions back to 2003 also acceptable).

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